Work officially starts at Stanton Cross in Wellingborough

Work starts on Stanton Cross Credit: ITV Anglia

Work has officially started on a major development in Wellingborough.

An official launch was held this morning as work gets underway to build 3,200 homes, an enhanced railway station, a country park, schools, a doctor's surgery and shops.

Artist Impression of the site in Welingborough Credit: Borough Council of Wellingborough

Two new roads and two new bridges willbe built across the Midland Mainline and the River Ise. The first homes will bebuilt next year.

The whole development is expected to take 10-15 years to complete.

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